Dance at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in dance earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ball State University Compares for Dance
All 58 colleges reporting dance earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,188 | $63,310 | #1 | $30,353 |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $57,593 | $58,555 | #4 | $33,340 |
| 3 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $56,503 | $57,464 | #5 | $26,415 |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,274 | $61,290 | #2 | $33,291 |
| 5 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $53,072 | $53,959 | #6 | $29,634 |
| 6 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,057 | $53,943 | #7 | $38,967 |
| 7 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,744 | $58,734 | #3 | $18,716 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $51,736 | $45,408 | #18 | — |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $50,612 | $46,054 | #14 | $21,275 |
| 10 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $50,287 | $47,863 | #12 | $14,220 |
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| 45 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $36,277 | $33,010 | #50 | $19,787 |
| 46 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $35,702 | $31,439 | #54 | $22,993 |
| 47 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $35,288 | $32,110 | #53 | $19,107 |
| 48 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $34,518 | $37,031 | #40 | $28,838 |
| 49 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY | $34,107 | $32,463 | #51 | $15,881 |
| 50 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $34,105 | $38,292 | #34 | $19,548 |
| 51 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $34,010 | $34,946 | #46 | $24,826 |
Other Majors at Ball State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,838 one year after graduating and $34,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Ball State University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for dance ($39,980).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.